Our Leadership
Sitero is a Next-Generation Clinical Trial Solutions provider that is re-imagining clinical trials for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.
Our team of experts brings an extensive portfolio of clinical research, life science consulting, R&D technology, pharmacovigilance, and IRB/IBC solutions to help deliver the best possible outcome for our customers. We are committed to staying at the forefront of innovation and providing unparalleled technology-enabled support and solutions.
SANKESH ABBHI
CEO
DAVID INGRAHAM
President
As President, David heads Sitero’s daily operations and is responsible for achieving the company’s short and long-term goals and objectives. Prior to joining the Sitero team, David played various leadership roles in the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences technology space, most recently as the SVP, Global Professional Services at ArisGlobal where he was a member of the Executive Team and played a key role in the successful acquisition by Nordic Capital.
We focus on innovative, technology enabled solutions that allow our clients to focus on their core strengths.
ASHOK KATTI
Chief Technology Officer & President, APAC
ERICKA ATKINSON
Chief Commercial Officer
As Chief Commercial Officer, Ericka is responsible for leading the commercial strategy and sales operations at Sitero. She brings over a decade of experience in operational management and has a proven track record of aligning strategic initiatives with market dynamics to drive growth. Previously, Ericka served at Trifecta Clinical, where she led a multidisciplinary global team delivering software-as-a-service solutions to the pharmaceutical industry, managing projects for over 250 companies worldwide. Her expertise in driving operational excellence and enhancing customer engagement has been pivotal in achieving substantial business success. Ericka’s leadership will play a critical role in strengthening Sitero’s market leadership and accelerating growth.
MIKE DEMO
VP, Product Strategy
As Vice President of Product Strategy at Sitero, Mike Demo drives the development and execution of forward-thinking strategies that position the organization’s solutions at the forefront of the industry. With a proven track record of aligning product innovation with business objectives, Mike ensures Sitero’s offerings meet the evolving needs of clients while advancing the company’s competitive edge. Mike brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic insight to his role, fostering a collaborative environment where ideas flourish and translate into impactful outcomes. Prior to joining Sitero, he served as VP of Applications & Business Analytics at WCG Trifecta, where he led a team delivering scalable solutions for clinical trials and research.
Dr. JOBY JOHN
VP, eClinical Service Delivery
As Vice President of Service Delivery of Sitero’s Mentor eClinical Technology, Dr. John oversees professional and managed services for our eClinical products, as well as our Clinical Data Management and Biostatistics offerings. Dr. John is a senior clinical research leader with over 20 years of global leadership experience. She has worked with a wide array of global pharma companies, CROs, and FSPs and has been involved in building up and managing multiple clinical domain teams. She is passionate about clinical data management and its evolution and has presented/chaired sessions in multiple industry forums such as DIA and SCDM. Prior to working at Sitero, Dr. John worked with Clario, Bioclinica, and Accenture in leading large global teams delivering clinical services.
JOHN GLISSON
VP, Quality Assurance
John heads Sitero’s Quality Assurance team. John is a proven GxP executive with more than 30 years of industry experience ensuring quality across large pharmaceutical manufacturing, clinical research, and laboratory operations. John is a molecular biologist by background, has an MBA from Louisiana State University at Shreveport and is currently a doctoral student with a focus on neurological diseases such as ALS through the Health Sciences department of Liberty University.
SARAH ZIEGLER
VP, Research Compliance
Dr. Ziegler is responsible for leading the IRB, IBC, and Biosafety services at Sitero. Sarah was previously the Deputy Director of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) with the USDA where she supervised laboratory operations and Biorisk management. Sarah is an ABSA certified biosafety professional and is passionate about ensuring the safety of workers and the community during biomedical research. She has previously served as an IBC chair, Biosafety Officer and Responsible Official for multiple research institutions. She has also consulted on projects as an SME for Select Agents, Biorisk Management, facility design and Laboratory Operations. Sarah received her Ph.D. from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Biomedical Science and was a Post-doctoral Fellow in the National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program (NBBTP).
MIKE UVA
VP, Engineering
Mike Uva is the Vice President of Engineering at Sitero, where he leads the development of innovative, compliant, and scalable software solutions for the clinical trial industry. With over 20 years of experience, he has played a key role in building and optimizing our Electronic Data Capture (EDC), eConsent, and Site Payments systems to enhance trial efficiency and patient engagement. In his role, Mike oversees software architecture, product development, and engineering strategy, ensuring that Sitero’s technology meets the highest standards of security, scalability, and regulatory compliance. He is responsible for driving agile development processes, fostering a culture of innovation, and aligning engineering efforts with business objectives.
HEATHER CARSON
Sr. Director, Legal and Contracts
Dr. Carson leads the legal and data protection teams at Sitero. Her previous roles include private legal practice, as well as research compliance for private industry and academic research. Dr. Carson is a Fellow of the American College of Legal Medicine and holds the Certified International Privacy Professional – Europe certification from the International Association of Privacy Professional (IAPP). She obtained her J.D. from Texas Tech University and her Ph.D. from the University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Carson was named a Fellow at the Center for Biodefense, Law, and Public Policy at Texas Tech University, and completed her graduate internship with the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. Dr. Carson’s research and publications include changes to Select Agent Regulations, evidence levels for vaccine recommendations, and challenges associated with data quality in clinical research.
TAKODA ROLAND
AVP, Customer Success
As the Director of Clinical Operations at Sitero, Takoda Roland plays a pivotal role in advancing Sitero’s goals to revolutionize healthcare through technology enabled solutions and patient-centric approaches. Takoda brings over a decade of experience in clinical research operations. With a strong focus on leveraging the latest technologies, Takoda has consistently excelled in streamlining clinical trials, standardizing data collection, and enhancing patient safety throughout his career. Takoda has been recognized as a published author in publications for SOCRA and ACRP and has delivered presentations at industry events such as Marcus Evans and DIA. His invaluable insights have also led him to provide consulting services to multiple clinical research start-ups, bolstering their success and driving innovation within the sector.
